He's an H-Back. Not a TE that's built nor schemed to rack up chunk yardage. This is a guy specifically built for this offense and our play style.

Gives Etienne a lead blocker at times and Lawrence a safety valve that's going to take a short yardage catch, embrace contact and try to make YAC happen.

I actually like what I see. Especially around the goal line.

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

"Strange wasn't talked about by who I listen to so this draft sucks!"  You're gonna be that guy?  Really?  If you watched tape on everyone at the combine at every position and aren't happy with the pick, please chime in and give us your reasons.  If not, get bent.

You gonna be the "Jags GM knows so much more than everyone" guy after some of the drafts we've had?  Really?

I haven't really declared anything. I don't know that this pick will work out or whether Baalke is really putting on a #BaalkeMasterClass or not (though it's fun to say).  I do know that getting emotionally invested in the minutes or couple of hours (yeah right) that the average fan puts into player evaluation is kinda funny and fun to poke fun at.  Carry on with getting bent out of shape if you want though.  I'm sure it's helping you or the team or maybe both.

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He's an H-Back. Not a TE that's built nor schemed to rack up chunk yardage. This is a guy specifically built for this offense and our play style.

Gives Etienne a lead blocker at times and Lawrence a safety valve that's going to take a short yardage catch, embrace contact and try to make YAC happen.

I actually like what I see. Especially around the goal line.

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I'm not buying he's a better blocker than Washington

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We need somebody to sack the QB from here on out. 2 picks, both on offense, and 1 of them is a backup.

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Raiders have had a great draft

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Not impressed by the highlights, but I'm not an evaluator. So maybe I'm missing something. Hopefully it works out.

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I was wrong about Trent Baalke. 

I mean.. Am I crazy to think that Hooker has way more upside than Richardson?

Yes. Hooker is very old for a rookie.

Goff was drafted in 2016 and he’s only 3 years older than Hooker.

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Herndon will shut it down at nickel so no worry’s.

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Balkie was worried someone would steal him from us. Paranoia sit in.

Baalke needs to shutup about seeking value. Strange would’ve been there in the 3rd and possibly the 4th.

Maybe not. TEs were flying off the board.

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I mean.. Am I crazy to think that Hooker has way more upside than Richardson?

Yes. Hooker is very old for a rookie.

Goff was drafted in 2016 and he’s only 3 years older than Hooker.

So what? QB's are playing longer and longer. It's a QB driven league. We even have penalties centered around protecting them. That's a cop out.

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Need to start doing something with these picks, because half of them won’t even make the team. Complete waste. Trade up.

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His comp is Ertz and Doug likes him?

Omg. HES HORRIBLE! BURN IT DOWN

Yeah, I mean what does Doug know about tight ends?

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His comp is Ertz and Doug likes him?

Omg. HES HORRIBLE! BURN IT DOWN

Yeah, I mean what does Doug know about tight ends?

Not as knowledgeable as Urbz at that position.

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He's an H-Back. Not a TE that's built nor schemed to rack up chunk yardage. This is a guy specifically built for this offense and our play style.

Gives Etienne a lead blocker at times and Lawrence a safety valve that's going to take a short yardage catch, embrace contact and try to make YAC happen.

I actually like what I see. Especially around the goal line.

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I'm not buying he's a better blocker than Washington

He's a better fit offensively. Washington can't work the H-Back and he's too big to do the work in those routes and angles. His medicals are clearly bad. There's a reason he's still on the board man. His knee is an issue...

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

Yes. Hooker is very old for a rookie.

Goff was drafted in 2016 and he’s only 3 years older than Hooker.

So what? QB's are playing longer and longer. It's a QB driven league. We even have penalties centered around protecting them. That's a cop out.

You said upside didn’t you?

Hard to have a ton of upside when you’re already older than a lot of players and you’re a rookie.

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Who’s better Arnold or strange?

I know Arnold is gone. Just curious

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Need to start doing something with these picks, because half of them won’t even make the team. Complete waste. Trade up.

Can still trade for next year's picks or even a player.

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

So what? QB's are playing longer and longer. It's a QB driven league. We even have penalties centered around protecting them. That's a cop out.

You said upside didn’t you?

Hard to have a ton of upside when you’re already older than a lot of players and you’re a rookie.

Touché

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Who’s better Arnold or strange?

Strange.. Gotta be better with that name.

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Who’s better Arnold or strange?

In all honesty? In this offense? Strange. He fits this offense. Go look at the 14:00 minute highlight reel I shared in this thread. We ran very similar routes and concepts last year with Engram and even Kirk at times. Strange gives you those options + better blocking. He also lines out wide in the bubble screen game.

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

So what? QB's are playing longer and longer. It's a QB driven league. We even have penalties centered around protecting them. That's a cop out.

You said upside didn’t you?

Hard to have a ton of upside when you’re already older than a lot of players and you’re a rookie.

Eh. If he plays 10 years he is only 35. Hooker is the man. Great pick by the Lions imo.

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